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Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da50 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62

The Diamond Aircraft DA42 VI is a light, twin‑engine piston aircraft typically operated in the multi‑engine trainer and economical touring category. It generally seats four and is optimized for efficiency and redundancy rather than maximum cabin volume. Its typical range is around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, depending on configuration, power settings, and reserves. The Diamond Aircraft DA50 is a single‑engine, high‑performance personal aircraft aimed at faster, more comfortable owner‑flown travel. It is usually a five‑seat class airplane (commonly flown as four plus baggage for longer trips), with a typical range roughly in the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile neighborhood, again depending on equipment and mission profile. The Diamond Aircraft DA62 is a larger, twin‑engine piston aircraft positioned as a premium multi‑engine family/business tourer. It typically accommodates up to seven occupants (often six plus baggage in real travel use) and offers a range broadly comparable to the others, commonly around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles, while emphasizing cabin space, payload flexibility, and twin‑engine redundancy.

SpecDiamond Aircraft DA42 VIDiamond Aircraft DA50Diamond Aircraft DA62
Summary
DOC / nm$ 1.11$ 1.18
Total Seats455
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameDA42 VIDA50DA62
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)12731283
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.28$ 0.24
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)129812561565
Direct Operating Cost$ 211$ 225
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)190190
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $869,000 $ 700,000 $1,290,000
Cockpit2
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats3
Cabin
Total Seats455
Cockpit2
Max Cabin Seats5
Standard Cabin Seats3
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelAE300CD-300AE330
Fuel TypeDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)180020001800
Horsepower168260180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines212
Usable Fuel (gal)76.486
Fuel Capacity (gal)79.45089
Dimensions
Length (ft)28.129.530.1
Wingspan (ft)44.54447.8
Overall Height (ft)8.29.59.3